Rent in Helena, AL
A 2-bedroom in Helena, AL (ZIP 35080) typically rents for about $1,679 a month, with a range of $1,428–$1,930. Owner-occupied homes in Shelby County pay about 0.44% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | $1,177–$1,650 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,770 | $1,263–$1,770 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,679 | $1,428–$1,930 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,346 | $2,271–$2,420 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,720 | $1,941–$2,720 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Helena ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Helena, AL?
- About $1,679 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,428–$1,930. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Helena, AL?
- About $1,770 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,263–$1,770. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Helena, AL?
- About $2,346 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,271–$2,420. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Helena, AL?
- About $1,650 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,177–$1,650. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Helena, AL?
- About $2,720 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,941–$2,720. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Helena, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Shelby County pay a typical 0.44% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Helena rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).